The Blockheads

AGMP Presents
The Assembly in Royal Leamington Spa celebrates it's 100th anniversary (1926-2026) with a series of unmissable concerts. 

THE BLOCKHEADS + EXTC Formed in 1977 to promote Ian Durys' album New Boots and Panties on the first Stiff Records tour of the U.K. - Chaz Jankel, Norman Watt-Roy, Charlie Charles, John Turnbull, and Micky Gallagher - became known as The Blockheads. As Ian Dury & The Blockheads they went back out on tour, and in 1978 released What a Waste a single that reached #5 in the U.K. charts. They were then joined by saxophonist Davey Payne and toured the U.S.A supporting Lou Reed. In 1979 Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick (#1 in the UK charts) and Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3 (#3 in the UK charts) were released along with the classic Do It Yourself LP. Ian Dury & The Blockheads disbanded in 1982 only to reform in the early 1990's to perform at the 'Madstock' Festival in Finsbury Park headlined by Madness. 


XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge). 
Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s, XTC experienced global success touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio-based entity.
EXTC were formed in 2019 by XTC's drummer Terry Chambers, performing classic XTC material such as Making Plans For Nigel, Senses Working Overtime, Mayor of Simpleton, Generals and Majors, Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me), Love on a Farmboy's Wages and many more.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.

 This event is for over 18s only - No refunds will be issued for under 18s 

- Main venue contact: +44 1926 832190
- Box office: +44 1926 312940

- Located at main box office entrance
- Bring photo ID
- Tickets available 1 hour before performance
- Unclaimed tickets released 15 minutes before show time

- On-street parking available on Spencer Street
- Public car parks within 5-minute walk
- Limited disabled parking directly at venue
- Nearest public parking: Windsor Street Car Park

- Designated wheelchair spaces
- Companion seats available
- Step-free access to ground floor
- Hearing loop system installed
- Advanced booking recommended for accessibility needs

- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Smart casual attire recommended
- Late arrivals may be seated at venue's discretion

- Age restrictions vary by event
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by adult
- Some shows 14+ or 16+ age limit
- Babes in arms typically not permitted